As transparent as passives try to be or are they still all have a sound sig to them . But they will be closer to each other than most preamps . Let us know how you like the passive if you go that route .
Thoughts on using an Emotiva Control Freak (XLR) as a passive preamp?
Hi folks,
I'm using an Odyssey Stratos with Vandersteen 2c's. This combo sounds great, but bit laid back, especially in the mids. I'm looking to add a CD player with some muscle to offset the overly laid back character of the amp/speakers to even everything out. Basically, I need a CD player and preamp. Or, I can borrow a friend's Emotiva Control Freak and pick up a used Adcom GCD-750 that's for sale locally. In this scenario, I would use the XLR connections as the control freak is balanced. Another CD player option would be a Cambridge Audio Azur 649 V2 and pair it wil say the Mod Squad Line Level preamp that's currently for sale here on A-gon. My budget for either scenario is around $350/$375. Since both preamp items are essentially passive, would there be much differnce in sound?
I'm using an Odyssey Stratos with Vandersteen 2c's. This combo sounds great, but bit laid back, especially in the mids. I'm looking to add a CD player with some muscle to offset the overly laid back character of the amp/speakers to even everything out. Basically, I need a CD player and preamp. Or, I can borrow a friend's Emotiva Control Freak and pick up a used Adcom GCD-750 that's for sale locally. In this scenario, I would use the XLR connections as the control freak is balanced. Another CD player option would be a Cambridge Audio Azur 649 V2 and pair it wil say the Mod Squad Line Level preamp that's currently for sale here on A-gon. My budget for either scenario is around $350/$375. Since both preamp items are essentially passive, would there be much differnce in sound?
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